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Paddling The Blue PodcastAuthor: John Chase
John Chase interviews inspiring paddlers from the US and across the globe doing great things from the seat of a kayak. If you want to learn about sea kayaking destinations, trips, and personalities from the world of paddle sports, we have you covered! Language: en Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#154 - Multi-modal solo kayaking and cycling on the US west coast and the Inside Passage with Katrin Tomanek
Episode 154
Monday, 15 December, 2025
In this episode Katrin Tomanek describes how she moved from climbing to kayaking and developed a style of multiimodal trips that combine sea kayaking and cycling to minimize driving. She shares how she learned skills, used careful planning and spreadsheets, and progressed from local trips to big expeditions. Katrin recounts standout journeys including a foggy, remote Lost Coast outing, a 52‑day mostly-solo paddle through the Inside Passage, and a counterclockwise circumnavigation of Vancouver Island that finished with a bike ride across the island. She discusses navigation in fog, wildlife encounters, food and gear choices, and how solo days and unexpected social connections shaped her experience. Enjoy today’s discussion of learning and discovery! Connect: Blog: Wildly Inside: A Visual Journey Through the Inside Passage by Susan Conrad Katrin's planning spreadsheet
